Add 4/9 and 42/49, Solve 4/9 + 42/49 as a fraction

Add 4/9 and 42/49

4/9 + 42/49 is 82/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 49 is 441

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
4/9 = 4 × 49/9 × 49 = 196/441
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
42/49 = 42 × 9/49 × 9 = 378/441
Add the two like fractions:
196/441 + 378/441 = 196 + 378/441 = 574/441
574/441 simplified gives 82/63
So, 4/9 + 42/49 = 82/63
In mixed form: 119/63

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